Sermons on Waiting For The Lord:

Trust The Lord

Contributed by Dorothy Jones on Jan 8, 2016

Through our struggles as the righteous, the wicked shall not prosper

"TRUST THE LORD" PSALM 37: 8~ 19 What a struggle it's been since the October Floods for our State, County and Damascus Missionary Baptist Church. We still are believing God for an even GREATER RECOVERY. The process is slow but the progress is guaranteed. Israel in David's day faced similar ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:8-19

Denomination: Baptist

Ready, Set, Wait! Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Dec 28, 2005

We need to take care of oursleves as well as others.

In April this past year, some of you may have seen on the news, pictures of this horrific train crash in Japan. “The seven-car commuter train was carrying 580 passengers when it jumped the tracks, wrecking an automobile in its path before slamming into a nine-story apartment complex just yards ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:11-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Loving, Waiting Father Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Mar 2, 2001

The parable of the prodigal son is equally as much a parable of the Loving, Waiting God, whom we call Father.

Sermon for IV Lent, Year C Based on Lk. 15:1-3, 11-32 By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson “The Waiting, Loving Father” Today’s parable is regarded by many as the greatest parable Jesus ever told. It is a parable that fits in well with one of the favourite themes of Luke’s Gospel, namely: that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Lutheran

Waiting For God To Move

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 14, 2003

God creates all things "NEW" and this is shown throughout Scripture and becomes a reality in our own lives.

Dr. Hubbard at Fuller Seminary was speaking about the gospel of John and described it as a “new” gospel. He then explained how the Chapter 1 introduced the “new” Word—and the Word was God. Chapter 2 talks about “new” wine, better than that served before. We might guess that chapter 3’s focus is on ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Waiting For God To Return Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 14, 2003

It’s the Power of the Holy Spirit that enables us to live out Christ’s Purpose and this is what leads us into Persecution

Let me share something I received from Pastor Rick Gray at St. Johns Assembly of God Church. Rick is one of my prayer partners and someone whom I respect deeply. He emailed me that Mr. Verbout [Principal at James John School] resigned under duress from Dr. Bettencourt effective July 1, 2002. An ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-14, 1 Peter 5:6-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

But Wait, There's More!

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Feb 3, 2008

The vision of Christ as the Word (at the Transfiguration) is what gives us the Power to understand the Will of Christ

The main event is only about eight hours away now – the spectacle that comes only once per year is almost upon us. Oh, sure, there will be a game and a half time show, but we all know that the high point of today is going to be the advertisements. Most of them will be funny, some of them may even ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Standing And Waiting For What?

Contributed by Anthony Lacy on Feb 23, 2011

A message for believers that points out the near return of Jesus and the impact that truth should have on us.

Standing and waiting Or Where am I standing and what am I waiting for? Undoubtedly being a Christian in this decade brings challenges and dynamics that were never dreamt of 50 years ago. This is true in society and within the church. In reality there is no resting place where we can be shielded ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-8

Denomination: *other

Heaven Can Wait

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Sep 17, 2010

Can Heaven really Wait for the upcoming event ’The Banquet for Jesus.’ Are we all ready to be partakers in it and how we could be ready for this big event? What garment is mandatory for this event?

Opening illustration: My experience of attending a wedding uninvited while a college student and then being shunted out … Let us turn to Matthew 22 and check out the wedding Jesus was talking about and what garment was necessary to be worn while attending this wedding. Introduction: This parable ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

True Love Waits Series

Contributed by Nick Hodges on Jan 4, 2016

In a relationship, we have a #1 Desire For One Another but we must #2 Resist Sexual Temptation and #3 Protect Our Virginity.

Intro • We live in a world today that has truly given itself to its lustful desires. • Think about it, one cannot go a day without being confronted with the sexual lusts of this world. • When you turn on the TV, good luck finding something to watch that doesn't have scantily ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Waiting For Jesus: Herod Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 3, 2011

Herod the Great waited for Jesus with fear and hatred.

Good morning from the Mediterranean News Network! I’m Aristarchus Vero, bureau chief for Judea, Decapolis, and all the other provinces of Roman Palestine Or, I should say, former bureau chief. My nephew Nikophoros took over a ten-day ago. It was about time, I suppose, I’ve been ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Waiting For Jesus: Shepherds Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 3, 2011

Ordinary people, holy times and places

Zach and his flock were the last into the fold for the night. One hundred and thirteen sheep, just the same as last night and the night before. He pushed the last one into the enclosure and pulled the dried thornbush into the space between the two rough stone walls. On the way up to the heavy ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Father Is Still Waiting

Contributed by Sajayan Chacko on Jan 24, 2024

Ask any father, a great FATHER'S DAY is to "have the kids home!" In Jesus' message in Luke 15, we find hope for those tired of running away and a picture of how the Heavenly Father welcomes sinners

THE FATHER IS STILL WAITING Ask any father, a great FATHER'S DAY is to "have the kids home!" In Jesus' message in Luke 15, we find hope for those tired of running away and a picture of how the Heavenly Father welcomes sinners. Read v11-16 I. The Son Leaving A. A Whiner (vs. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

In God's Time: Learn To Tell Time

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 20, 2023

Have you ever tried to define time. One thing we trust we serve an ON TIME GOD. Not too early, not too late!

IN GOD’S TIME, FEW LEARN TO TELL TIME… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) 1 Peter 5:6 Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: 1 Peter 5:6 (NLT2) So humble yourselves under the mighty power of God, and at ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6, 2 Peter 3:8, Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Patience Series

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Sep 12, 2016

Christians are being martyred all across the Middle East in countries that once tolerated them. Churches are being destroyed and brought to rubble. Entire Christian communities are being wiped out and even crucifixion is back. Can we patiently wait?

Patience 2 Peter 3 For many of us patience is a virtue that is difficult to cultivate in our hustle bustle society. The world moves at the speed of the internet while many of us are left trying to keep up. I’m reminded of that old ketchup commercial for Heinz were two small boys are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sarah's Disappointment

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 18, 2017

Sermon explores Sarah's discouragements during her faith journey, then offers insights on how to deal with disappointment.

Genesis 18:9-15 2-7-16 Disappointment! How well do you handle it? What do you do when your hopes and dreams get shattered? What do you do when you throw your heart into something; and then it fails? How do you process a disappointment and come out on the other side unscathed? I want to begin, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:9-15, 1 Peter 4:12, Isaiah 43:1-2, Hebrews 11:11

Denomination: Charismatic